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3 Interesting Facts about Professional Crime Scene Cleaners

3 Things You Should Know About Professional Crime Scene Cleaners

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Did you know? Crime scene cleaning became an official business way back in the 1990s.

Despite the fact that this cleaning crew has been working for decades, the profession is still an enigma to the common man. This isn’t surprising since these hazmat-clad cleaners only arrive when something sinister occurs.

Plus, they’re grossly underrepresented on primetime televisionbecause nobody wants to go into the nitty-gritty details of crime scene cleaning.

Are we right?

However, without including gory descriptions, we’d like to give you an insight into the world of professional crime scene cleaners.

Let’s have a look:

1. They Are Jack-of-All-Cleaning Trades    

First of all, the term crime scene cleaner is a misnomer.

Most people believe that crime scene cleaning services are strictly limited to homicides and criminal incidents. This isn’t true since we are often called in to clean up suicide scenes, remove biohazards, and decontaminate ambulances.  You can also see us working in close quarters with property managers that would like to inspect the sanitation standards of certain areas.

In other words, our work revolves around everything from blood spills, infestations, sewage blockages to biohazards.  It’s why most licensed crime scene technician goes through rigorous training before their first assignment. 

2. They Carry Special Cleaning Supplies

It goes without saying, that blood stains can’t be removed with bleach. Also, our work goes beyond the average household stains, which means we need special equipment at hand.

So as biohazard remediation specialists, we’re equipped with advanced cleaning supplies and personal protective gear. Our cleaning supplies allow us to clean the place thoroughly and efficiently. It’s because even the smallest trace of blood or biohazard fluid could cause severe health problems.

Here’s a sneak peek of our gear:

 

·        Basic cleaning supplies

·        Biohazard disposal containers

·        Disinfectant solutions and solvents

·        Industrial-grade deodorizers

·        Dismantling tools

·        Protective suit

·        Non-porous gloves

·        Chemical-proof boots

This is a small fraction of our inventory, most of the time, we’re stocking up on extra supplies for trauma cases.

3. They Moonlight as Counselors    

More often than not, professional crime scene cleaners play the role of a therapist. They are eager to listen to stories and also offer them advice on how to cope after the loss of their loved ones.

If they ever stumble across a sentimental item, they make sure to clean it up and return it to the next of kin. That’s because they understand the value of this human interaction, and how important it is for these families to cherish the memories of people they’ve lost. They’re also willing to accommodate special requests on behalf of the family whenever it’s possible.

So in order to do their job right, these cleaning specialists have to be great conversationalist, compassionate, and cooperative. Otherwise, they risk hurting people who are already going through a tough time.

In a Nutshell

Long story short, professional crime scene cleaners aren’t your average cleaning crew. These professionals have been highly-skilled cleaners that handle hardcore cleaning assignments. They know their way around advanced cleaning equipment.  Also, they don’t mind playing the role of a counselor whenever it’s required.

All in all, they are a force to be reckoned under the most traumatic circumstances.

Do you want to know more about crime scene cleaning services?  Contact Bio-One for a detailed discussion.